View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gibbs try to do as she enters her house after talking to her husband in the yard?
(a) Lock her door.
(b) Wave to her neighbor.
(c) Check the mail.
(d) Feed the chickens.

2. What does George talk about after his parents go to bed?
(a) His love for Emily.
(b) The stars.
(c) His goals.
(d) The beauty of the moon.

3. What does Emily do when she sees her father on stage in the second scene?
(a) Teases him.
(b) Yells at him.
(c) Asks him questions.
(d) Embraces him.

4. What does Mr. Webb talk about when he is first introduced by the stage manager?
(a) The economic situation of the town.
(b) The many hardships the town has faced.
(c) The businesses in the town.
(d) The town's social and political life.

5. Where are Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs heading at the beginning of the third scene?
(a) The market.
(b) Home.
(c) Choir practice.
(d) The school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Gibbs so worried about her husband?

2. Who helps George with his homework?

3. What does Mr. Gibbs say is something only done in big cities?

4. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?

5. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample